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19-21 Dundas St, Edinburgh, EH3 6QG, United Kingdom · Cantonese restaurant, Chinese restaurant · New Town

A long-running Edinburgh Cantonese stalwart with plenty of fans for its seafood, crispy duck, and classic banquet menus, but service and consistency can swing enough to matter.

The verdict

Kweilin delivers solid Cantonese cooking with strong food quality and warm service that keeps regulars returning, but mixed reviews on consistency and a modest setting prevent a higher grade. The central New Town location makes it an easy neighborhood choice rather than a destination, and occasional service lapses temper what is otherwise reliable execution across the board.

One caveat: A minority of diners report major service problems, including rudeness, rushed table timing, and poor handling of complaints.

What to order

• Crispy duck
• Seafood dishes
• Shredded chilli beef

What diners say

• People love the sense of a longtime local institution that still feels worth returning to.
• The crispy duck, seafood, and traditional Cantonese dishes get real enthusiasm.
• Friendly, attentive staff are a major reason regulars keep coming back.

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